https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/jordanian tourism/ Jordanian Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-05-17T01:10:15+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guenther-appointed-general-manager-of-kempinski-hotel-ishtar-dead-sea-jorda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/guenther-appointed-general-manager-of-kempinski-hotel-ishtar-dead-sea-jorda/ Marc Guenther, a German national, has been appointed general manager of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan. He is now at the helm of the renowned hotel at the lowest point on Earth. Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:41:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-to-increase-amman-connections-from-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-to-increase-amman-connections-from-march/ Etihad Airways is launching a second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Amman, effective March 25th. Fri, 08 Dec 2017 03:48:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shaumari-wildlife-reserve-reopens-in-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shaumari-wildlife-reserve-reopens-in-jordan/ Shaumari Wildlife Reserve is once again welcoming the public in this summer following a five-year maintenance and refurbishment programme. The first wildlife protection reserve in Jordan, Shaumari Wildlife Reserve has since its launch in 1975 created a thriving 22 kilometre environment for some of rarest species in the Middle East including, oryx, gazelles, hyena, Imperial Eagles and onagers, to name but a few. Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:29:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-tourism-seeks-to-capitalise-on-new-petra-discovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-tourism-seeks-to-capitalise-on-new-petra-discovery/ The Jordan ministry of tourism and antiquities has confirm the archaeological discovery of an enormous monument in Petra. It is believed the new location has no known parallels to any other structure in the Nabatean city. This discovery was recently reported by archaeologists Sarah Parcak and Chris Tuttle in a study published in The Journal of American Schools of Oriental Research. Wed, 15 Jun 2016 08:20:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-hotels-expands-presence-in-jordan-with-ayla-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-hotels-expands-presence-in-jordan-with-ayla-deal/ Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Ayla Oasis Development Company for a 286-room Hyatt Regency hotel in Aqaba, Jordan. Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla will be the first hotel to open within the prestigious Ayla development, a master-planned, multiphase development on the northern shores of Aqaba. Fri, 29 Jan 2016 16:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-signs-on-to-support-petra-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-signs-on-to-support-petra-jordan/ Turkish Airlines has signed a partnership agreement with the Petra Development & Tourism Authority. The agreement was signed in the presence of Nayef Al-Fayez, Jordan minister of tourism and antiquities, Mohammad Al-Nawafleh, the chief commissioner of the Petra Development & Tourism Authority and Ahmet Olmuştur, Turkish Airline chief marketing officer. Fri, 27 Nov 2015 11:36:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-upgrade-for-queen-alia-airport-in-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-upgrade-for-queen-alia-airport-in-jordan/ A new state-of-the-art terminal at Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan is set to open this month and is expected to almost triple the current airport capacity. Beginning operations on March 21st 2013, the new terminal is worth an estimated US$750 million and will catapult the airport’s capacity to nine million annual passengers. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:08:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-moves-ahead-with-tourism-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-moves-ahead-with-tourism-plans/ The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has outlined an initiative for a 25-year master plan for development of the tourism sector. The news comes as government figures report a 15.3 per cent increase in 2012 tourism receipts on 2011 figures, adding US$3.47 billion to the economy. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:14:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/make-it-so-star-trek-resort-secures-funding/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/make-it-so-star-trek-resort-secures-funding/ Funding has been secured for a $1.5 billion tourism and theme park development in Jordan, featuring a world-first Star-Trek inspired attraction. Construction work at the 74-hectare Red Sea Astrarium project in Aqaba is expected to start in early 2012. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:50:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-jordan-announces-treasure-hunt-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-jordan-announces-treasure-hunt-campaign/ The Jordan Tourism Board is excited to announce the start of its Treasure Hunt promotional campaign. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/100-days-of-giveaways-from-jordan-tourism-board1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/100-days-of-giveaways-from-jordan-tourism-board1/ In an effort to promote Jordan, especially through social media, and specifically to promote the Dead Sea’s nomination as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) is launching the 100 Days of Giveaways campaign. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:30:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/public-and-private-sector-join-to-develop-tourism-in-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/public-and-private-sector-join-to-develop-tourism-in-jordan/ After a turbulent half-year for the country, Jordan has launched its new National Tourism Strategy 2011-2015 as it seeks to rebuild. Also in Jordan today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Amman. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:13:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tour-operators-experienced-voluntourism-jordan-workshops/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tour-operators-experienced-voluntourism-jordan-workshops/ Following a set of workshops and familiarization experiences in the North (Ajloun) and in the South (Petra) of Jordan, the Jordan Inbound Tour Operators Association (JITOA) concluded a three-part educational series on its most recent initiative - VolunTourism Jordan - for tour operators, community-based organizations (CBOs) and NGOs in Amman this past weekend. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:35:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/guilty-by-association-tourism-in-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/guilty-by-association-tourism-in-jordan/ As late as December 2010 Jordan was being mooted as a honeymoon destination for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, before political violence put pay to the idea. As the country struggles to convince the world it is safe for tourists, Breaking Travel News visits to take a look at the situation on the ground. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:23:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-tourism-up-despite-middle-east-unrest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-tourism-up-despite-middle-east-unrest/ Despite ongoing adverse economic conditions and the political volatility of other regions in the Middle East in February and March, the Jordan Tourism Board has announced that tourism in the country remains almost unaffected. UK overnight visitor numbers took only a slight hit in the first quarter of 2011, falling just 3.2 per cent compared to the same period in 2010. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:03:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-moves-into-jordan-despite-protests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-moves-into-jordan-despite-protests/ easyJet has expanded its low-cost offering deeper into the Middle East with the launch a new service to Amman, Jordan. However, some observers have criticised the timing of the decision, with a pro-democracy demonstrator killed by security forces only three days ago. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:27:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-assures-the-world-it-is-safe-for-tourists/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-assures-the-world-it-is-safe-for-tourists/ Jordan’s tourism industry enjoyed a boom in 2010 and the country’s ministry of tourism has been outlining plans to sustain this into 2011, despite the unrest in some countries of the Arabic world   and indeed in Jordan. In 2010, arrivals grew by almost 20 per cent to 4.6 million. Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:16:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordanian-tourism-booms-in-the-first-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordanian-tourism-booms-in-the-first-quarter/ The first quarter of 2010 heralded good news for Jordan’s tourism sector in what could be another landmark year. Fri, 07 May 2010 14:50:45 +0000